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07-04-2009, 07:44 AM
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Recommendation for Bassy, Unamped Headphones
Hi,
After a lot of reading, I need some help on choosing a set of bass-heavy headphones. I don't know if I'm a basshead or not, but I do enjoy lots of thump and clarity all around. I listen to mostly hip-hop, trance, house, pop, and some rock/alternative.
For reference, I've owned SE530's, which sounded great but IMO lacked bass when using an iPhone 3G and Macbook Pro as [my main] sources. I preferred the bassy sound of cheapo Creative EP-630's (Senn CX300) and ended up sticking with them for my portable rig.
I'm now looking for full-sized cans for home use, and I don't really want to spend money on an amp (unless I'm convinced otherwise). My budget is around $200, but the cheaper the better. I've heard mixed reviews about the DT770 Pro/80, but so far I like what I'm reading.
Any help would be appreciated 
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07-04-2009, 07:51 AM
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There are some super bassy Koss phones out there below $30 but they sound ok at best.
If you want something bassy and has a treble edge like the DT770, get the Koss Pro3AA. It reminds me a lot of the DT770, but that doesn't mean they sound the same, but rather they share the same characteristics.
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07-04-2009, 07:56 AM
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You can try some Ultrasones, great for electronic music.
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07-04-2009, 07:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zombie_X
There are some super bassy Koss phones out there below $30 but they sound ok at best.
If you want specific model numbers, please let me know.
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Yup, I heard about the Koss, but I'm not looking for a set of cheapo cans again. Something mid-range is preferable, and I can increase my budget some if I find what I'm looking for.
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Originally Posted by Acix
You can try some Ultrasones, great for electronic music.
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Which in particular?
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07-04-2009, 08:07 AM
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For those Ultrasones, I'd say the HiFi-780's. They have a ton of bass which is quite good FWIR.
Oh and those Koss phones aren't as bad as you'd think, well most are, but the Pro3AA is very good and has a lot of detail/speed.
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Home Set-Up #1: XCD-99 / PC > Music Hall DAC 25.2 > Audio-GD Roc > DT880/K702/HD600/SR-325is
Home Set-Up #2: XCD-99 / PC > Music Hall DAC 25.2 > Woo Audio 3+ > DT880/K702/HD600/SR-325is
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07-04-2009, 08:26 AM
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akg k81 provides bass on the cheap(i bought mine for 50$) but at the expense of clarity.
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07-04-2009, 08:51 AM
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The Shure SE530's lack bass? Wow, I think you may need to get some Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5EB or some Denon AH-D2000/5000. I was going to recommend the HD-650/600 for decent quality bass but since you mentioned non-amp solution then they are not good as the IEM's or some low impedance headphones.
I heard some Ultrasones have strong bass responses so you can try some of those too.
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Originally Posted by KGB
Hi,
After a lot of reading, I need some help on choosing a set of bass-heavy headphones. I don't know if I'm a basshead or not, but I do enjoy lots of thump and clarity all around. I listen to mostly hip-hop, trance, house, pop, and some rock/alternative.
For reference, I've owned SE530's, which sounded great but IMO lacked bass when using an iPhone 3G and Macbook Pro as [my main] sources. I preferred the bassy sound of cheapo Creative EP-630's (Senn CX300) and ended up sticking with them for my portable rig.
I'm now looking for full-sized cans for home use, and I don't really want to spend money on an amp (unless I'm convinced otherwise). My budget is around $200, but the cheaper the better. I've heard mixed reviews about the DT770 Pro/80, but so far I like what I'm reading.
Any help would be appreciated |
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07-04-2009, 09:02 AM
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The Sony XB500/XB700. Very nice bass for the price. Big, deep, full, and goes very low. I auditioned the XB500 and was impressed for the price. 79.00.
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07-04-2009, 09:13 AM
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Which in particular?
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You can start with the PL/HFI-550/580 and up, here more info: An Ultrasone Comparison
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07-04-2009, 12:48 PM
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jvc harx900 has a ton of bass w/o an amp
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07-04-2009, 12:58 PM
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Ultrasone HFI-550 or HFI-780 or other models (like Acix said). Plenty of bass. Awesome fun headphones. 
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07-04-2009, 01:06 PM
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Unamped from an iphone/itouch - Audio Technica ATH-m50. At $95-120 they are really good for a wide variety of music. I use mine from an itouch.
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07-04-2009, 01:44 PM
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For $200 you could get the XB700 for $81.46 shipped + an amp, that is, if you don't mind its styling. FWIR, that's how I would spend my money. An Ultrasone would be my second choice.
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07-04-2009, 01:58 PM
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cant agree more with rjoseph. i just bought the ath m50 as an upgrade to my crappy senn hd210. i must confess i'm impressed how the sound, nice, deep and tight bass with sparkling, clear hights..even unamped!. moreover they react very good on eq-ing....and for the price they cost, i'm very satisfied... they are circumaural and fit comfortably... i use them with a fiio e5, i know its not hi-fi, but i like how this combination sounds with my cowon d2.... it's really fun to listen to all kinds of music...
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07-04-2009, 02:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fqr
cant agree more with rjoseph. i just bought the ath m50 as an upgrade to my crappy senn hd210. i must confess i'm impressed how the sound, nice, deep and tight bass with sparkling, clear hights... moreover they react very good on eq-ing....and for the price they cost, i'm very satisfied... they are circumaural and fit comfortably... i use them with a fiio e5, i know its not hi-fi, but i like how this combination sounds with my cowon d2.... it's really fun to listen to all kinds of music...
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Welcome to Head-Fi, and congrats on your M50. It seems to be growing in popularity here.
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